STO 30R - Enforcement Section Head

Apply your expertise and passion for investigation to this rewarding career opportunity

This position is one of two or more Section Head positions reporting directly to the Director, Compliance & Environmental Enforcement Branch. This position’s duties are usually performed with a maximum of independence. The incumbent manages the Integrated Environmental Enforcement Unit (IEEU), which is a specialized team of investigators which lead complex, resource-intensive or sensitive environmental enforcement files for the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The IEEU is not geographically restricted and deploys anywhere in the province based on need. Unit staff bring both environmental protection technical knowledge and investigative expertise in administrative and prosecutorial law enforcement to respond to significant non-compliance under the Environmental Management Act and the Integrated Pest Management Act.

The position is responsible for operational direction and oversight of investigations, being the team lead on extremely complex or high-profile investigations, direct supervision of subordinate staff, and the allocation of human and financial resources to specific investigations, and developing budget, staff and equipment plans.

NOTE: The Compliance & Environmental Enforcement Section Head is delegated the statutory authority of “Director” under the Environmental Management Act (EMA) & Administrator under the Integrated Pest Management Act (IPMA).

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in resource management, environmental science, compliance and enforcement, law, or applied science in an appropriate discipline and 3 years of *related experience, in the field of waste management or compliance and enforcement; OR
• Technical Diploma in engineering, resource management, environmental science, compliance and enforcement, law, or applied science in an appropriate discipline and 5 years of *related experience, in the field of waste management or compliance and enforcement.
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated supervisory experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating a professional and technical workforce.
  

*Related experience in the field of waste management OR compliance and enforcement includes:

• Industrial and municipal waste management experience including conducting environmental monitoring, assessments, and reporting.
• Experience in compliance and enforcement including, but not limited to, the natural resource sector.
• Experience in liaison with environmental regulatory agencies.
• Experience with regulatory administration of waste management discharges to the environment.
• Experience in working with multiple projects or assignments, establishing priorities and budgeting.
• Experience in negotiation with staff and clients from a diverse background.
• Experience with hazardous material spill response, special waste, pest management and/or contaminated sites.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Two (2) or more of the above noted *related experiences in the field of waste management or compliance and enforcement.
• Experience in public service with a supervisory record, preferably in waste management or compliance and enforcement.
  

Provisos/Willingness Statements:

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional evening and weekends to represent the program at public meetings and events.
• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Must be willing and able to conduct fieldwork.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie.Little@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until April 24, 2026, this temporary opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Natural Resources Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
An Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.